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May 11, 2022
Within FY23 Budget Request, Three Approaches Help DOD Meet Defense Strategy

This year's $773 billion presidential budget request for the Defense Department uses three approaches to support the nation's defense strategy, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said during a keynote address at the Reagan Institute.
May 11, 2022
Innovators: Take action now for Spark Tank 2023

Innovators need to take steps now to prepare to submit their game-changing ideas to compete in the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition, opening June 1.
May 11, 2022
Make your way into summer reading at JBSA’s libraries

The Department of Defense MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program can be an important part of keeping your child on track for learning during the summer months. At Joint Base San Antonio, all three installation libraries participate in the program, which begins registration May 16.
May 10, 2022
Cryptocurrency scams: tips to avoid being a victim

The Legal Assistance Policy Division will be providing occasional short entries on preventive law topics. In addition to building general awareness for attorneys/paralegals, these short articles could be used by your office in base newsletters, social media posts, or other preventive law products.
May 9, 2022
Biden Signs Lend-Lease Act to Supply More Security Assistance to Ukraine

President Joe Biden signed into law the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022, which authorizes the administration, through fiscal year 2023, to lend or lease military equipment to Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.
May 9, 2022
AFRC announces $6,000 incentive bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen

To compete with a highly competitive civilian job market, Air Force Reserve Command is offering a $6,000 incentive bonus for prior-service enlisted members who sign on to serve for at least three years in the Reserve.
May 9, 2022
Mental struggles often go hand-in-hand with alcohol abuse

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is also devoting attention to the dangers of alcohol abuse this month.
May 9, 2022
Air Force Unveils New Airpower Ad in Theaters

The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil their latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick. The heart-pounding, adrenaline inducing ad gives the audience a sense of what it might feel like to be on the receiving end of the Air Force’s
May 6, 2022
Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released

Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career.
May 6, 2022
Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance

As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides.
May 3, 2022
Pandemic spotlights the vital role of military lab workers

Clinical labs across the Military Health System -- and the staff who operate them -- play a vital role in early detection of illnesses, diagnosis and treatment of diseases like cancer, diabetes or heart disease.
May 3, 2022
Get Answers to Your Pharmacy Questions at TRICARE May 19 Webinar

Do you have questions about your pharmacy benefit? Maybe you want to learn more about your options for filling your prescriptions or resources to help make managing your prescriptions easier.
May 2, 2022
JBSA Legacy ceases production

The JBSA Legacy will cease publication as of Friday, May 6, 2022.
May 2, 2022
Command strengthens resilience through scenario-based stress inoculation training

Air Force Reserve Command’s Develop Resilient Leaders team recently completed a stress inoculation scenario-based training workshop to develop scenarios and build a framework for policy, training plans and tracking processes across the command.
April 28, 2022
JBSA innovation cells collaborate in spreading innovative ideas

Leaders of innovation cells at Joint Base San Antonio are opening the lines of communication in order to share ideas that can benefit units and organizations throughout the installation.
April 28, 2022
10 TRICARE Health Care Terms You Should Know

Have you recently come across a health care term and weren’t quite sure what it meant? It’s OK. Health care coverage is full of terms you may not know. To help you better understand your TRICARE benefit, here’s a list of commonly used health care terms and definitions.
April 27, 2022
960 CW Airmen and families tour Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center

The 960th Cyberspace Wing participated in a women’s resiliency day April 21, in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month for female Airmen and family members at the Endeavors’ Veteran Wellness Center in San Antonio.
April 27, 2022
Innovation, Technology and Gaming collide May 24-29 at FORCECON 2022

Airmen and Guardians from across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force are invited to take part in FORCECON 2022: Innovation – Technology – Gaming, an interactive industry and academia collider event and gaming competition being held at the Tech Port Center and Arena in San Antonio, Texas, May
April 26, 2022
Great Texas Airshow thrills more than half million attendees

The Great Texas Airshow was back for the first time since 2017 and definitely lived up to its name.
April 25, 2022
UPDATED TIME/DATE: AETC, AFPC command chiefs hosting DSD-focused Reddit ‘AMA’ May 2, 12:30 p.m.

Chief Master Sgts. Erik Thompson and Eryn McElroy will host a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ event to answer questions from Airmen about the Developmental Special Duty application process live beginning at 12:30 p.m. central time May 2.

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